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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,622.70, 14,435.40 and 3,048.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,622.70, 14,435.40 and 3,048.20 is: 4,572.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,622.70 : 14,435.40 = 3,048.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,622.70/14,435.40 = 3,048.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,622.70x = 14,435.40 × 3,048.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,622.70x = 44,001,986.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,001,986.28/9,622.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.73

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